Gongadi Trisha: Telangana Govt Rewards U-19 World Cup Star ₹1 Crore

Gongadi Trisha, 19, was the star performer behind India's victory in the Under-19 Women's World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. She was adjudged the Player of the Tournament after her impeccable delivery propelled India to dominate South Africa by nine wickets. Trisha aggregated 309 runs at an impressive average of 77.25. She also took seven wickets, with a best of 3/6. She scored the first century of the tournament against Scotland in the Super Six match.

To commemorate Trisha's achievement, A. Revanth Reddy, the Chief Minister of her home State, Telangana, has announced a ₹1 crore reward, on February 5. Congratulating her for her outstanding performance, he wished that she would excel and bring more laurels to the country in future.

CM Reddy also announced a cash reward for more women's cricketers from the State, including ₹10 lakh each for Dhruti Kesari, Trisha's teammate, Head Coach Nausheen Al Khadeer, and trainer Shalini. The sportswomen arrived in Hyderabad on February 4 to a warm welcome from the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), according to The News Minute.

Who Is Gongadi Trisha? Rise Of A Splendid Cricketer

Born on December 15, 2005, in Bhadrachalam, Telangana, Gongadi Trisha was introduced to cricket by her father, GV Rami Reddy, who worked as a fitness trainer in a private company. Recognizing her talent, he encouraged her to play cricket regularly. To ensure she received proper training, he moved from Bhadrachalam to Secunderabad and enrolled her in St John’s Cricket Academy when she was just seven years old.

Acknowledging her father’s role in her journey, Trisha once said:

"I came to know cricket through my dad at a time when I could barely tell what cricket was. Maybe as I grow older, I’ll fully appreciate my dad’s contribution in my life and cricket, all the sacrifices he’s made for me, the direction he’s given my life."

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Professional Cricketing Career

Trisha made her Hyderabad debut in the 2017–18 Senior Women’s T20 League. She later represented India B in the 2021–22 U19 Women’s Cricket Challengers and also played in the 2021–22 Senior Women’s Challenger Trophy in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

In January 2023, Trisha represented India at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. In the final, she top-scored with 24 runs, helping her team secure a 7-wicket victory. That same year, she was felicitated by Brian Lara at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in recognition of her achievements in the ICC T20 World Cup.

Trisha looks up to Mithali Raj for inspiration. Notably, in the early days of her domestic career, she had the opportunity to bowl for Mithali Raj while the latter played for Railways—an experience she cherishes.